Atmore Memorial

FIS SLALOM SKI RACES

Part of the USSA Central Division Northern Michigan University Mid America FIS SL Series at Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN

2024 Overall Atmore Champion: Nicole Wordley and Aaron Grzelak

ATMORE AWARDS

Flag Ceremony

2023 Atmore Photos

Thank you Carrie Totushek for taking photos of this years Atmore.

www.carrietotushek.com
catotushek@gmail.com

ATMORE 2024 Photos:

https://carrietotushek.passgallery.com/-Atmore2023

Atmore family at awards

This race is held to honor the memory of Dr. William Atmore (right), and his son, Mark Atmore (below).

Sunrise from the start ramp...

Corey Danelski

Co-Chief of Race - Atmore 2024

Phone: 218-391-2027

David Neustal

Co-Chief of Race - Atmore 2024

Phone: 218-341-5748

Dave Bergan

Race Chair

Phone: 612-554-8555

Scott Young

Technical Delegate

Caryn Jones

Race Administrator

Phone: 651-321-4918

Atmore family at awards

Welcome to the 46th Annual Atmore Memorial

Part of the USSA Central Division

Northern Michigan University Mid America FIS Series

Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN

February 9-11, 2024

The Atmore Memorial is the premier FIS Slalom in the Central Division. Over its 40-year history, the race has developed a reputation as a first class event and as a result every year draws racers from coast-to-coast – including multiple Olympians, US Ski Team and Team America members. In addition, Spirit Mountain sits on the shore at the head of Lake Superior, and the resulting high relative humidity and cold January temperatures typically make for bulletproof snow, giving racers farther back in the pack virtually the same conditions as those in the draw.

Race Worker Volunteer:

While Team Duluth is proud to host the Atmore, we need a significant number of parent volunteers to put on this race. Please use this link to Sign up to volunteer. Any questions contact teamduluth@gmail.com.

A Note to Race Workers

We thank you for your willingness to volunteer your time and effort to make this race possible.

Additional Volunteer Positions

The Team Duluth Ski & Snowboard Club hosts the event and we need more help.

The Atmore Story

The Atmore Memorial Trophy is named in memory of Dr. William Atmore and his son Mark Atmore. Dr. Atmore was one of the original founders of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club and also a past president. He served for many years as a member of the National Ski Patrol and medical advisor to the Mont Du Lac Ski Patrol, and to the Central Division of the Western Region of the National Ski Patrol. His devotion and commitment of energy to skiing were unexcelled to a point that it could only be understood and truly appreciated by another skier. Mark represented the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club in regional and Divisional USSA races. He received the first letter ever given for skiing at Marshall High School (then Cathedral) and was later to become the Hilltopper Ski Coach. He later was a member of the Spirit Mtn Ski Patrol. The dedication of this race to Dr. William Atmore and Mark is a tribute proudly presented by the Atmore family to ensure that their unselfish devotion to skiing and ski racing will always be remembered.

46th Atmore Press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 46th Atmore Memorial Alpine Ski Race Wraps Up

DULUTH, MN – The Team Duluth Ski & Snowboard Club hosted the 46th Annual Atmore Memorial Ski Race at Spirit Mountain February 9-11, 2024.

140 male and 100 Female athletes from all over the country competed in the slalom race series at Spirit Mountain.

The weather cooperated and the race surface on the Gandy Dancer and Bear Claw ski trails were in perfect conditions. The rain froze and made for and excellent hard race track.

The Atmore Race is part of the Central Region Mid-American Race Series.

The overall winners of the series.

MEN - Aaron Grzelak (21) from Michigan who skis for Northern Michigan University
WOMEN - Nicole Wordley (18) from Great Britian who skis out of the Loveland Colorado Ski Club

Team Duluth had four women and one male athlete who competed in the sereis. Abby Myers, Emma Wolf, Roslyn Hartley, Jordin Flohaug and Erik Carlson. Team Duluth is lead by head coaches Matt Shultz, Jon Totushek, Andy Bischoff and board president Katie Hughes. Team Duluth has over 130 athletes in the program this year.

The Atmore Memorial Trophy is named in memory of Dr. William Atmore and his son Mark Atmore. Dr. Atmore was one of the original founders of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club (Team Duluth) and also a past president. He served for many years as a member of the National Ski Patrol and medical advisor to the Mont Du Lac Ski Patrol, and to the Central Division of the Western Region of the National Ski Patrol. Mark represented the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club in regional and Divisional USSA races. He received the first high school letter ever given for skiing at Marshall High School (then Cathedral) and was later to become the Hilltopper Ski Coach. He later was a member of the Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol. The dedication of this race to Dr. William Atmore and Mark is a tribute proudly presented by the Atmore family to ensure that their unselfish devotion to skiing and ski racing will always be remembered.

About the Team Duluth Ski & Snowboard Club

Young skiers and snowboarders learn the life lessons of fitness, goal setting, preparation, teamwork, communication and setting a good example for others. Team Duluth alpine and freestyle programs provide a rare opportunity for both athletes AND parents to pursue their passion for a life-long sport together. Parental involvement is a hallmark of our program.

The Duluth/Superior Alpine Club was founded in 1965 devoted to alpine skiing as a life-long sport and participating in USSA and FIS alpine programs and USASA freestyle programs.**

Contact Corey for questions about the event or the Team Duluth club:
Corey Danelski
Team Duluth Program Director
218-391-2027
cdanelski@hotmail.com